Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

Looking Back Photograph

Walter Spotte was kind enough to share his photo of the Staunton High School basketball team from 1939-40. He even included a little history. Before Varsity and Junior Varsity, we had first team and second team.

In the 1939-40 season, the first team compiled a 20-9 record and the second team finished with a 17-5 record. The team won two tournament trophies that year – consolation (3rd place) at Edwardsville and 3rd at Litchfield.

Team members are: (front, L to R) Billy Stiegemeier, Arthur Caldieraro, Fred Brenzel, Crawford Allen, Edward Reoner, Walter Sitko, Capt. Victor Dal Pozzo, Capt.-Elect...

 

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